they wear purple braided rope over the shoulders and they report to a separate chain of command other than their military ...
A less appreciated danger, but one that would present itself with greater regularity, is the weakening of the military chain of command, and with it civilian control of the U.S. armed forces.
The change comes after a coroner criticised the army following the death of 19-year-old Royal Artillery Gunner Jaysley Beck.
The highest-ranking military officer in the country, the chairman has no direct command authority. His role is as a ...